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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 527.90 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 527.90 and 132.48 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 527.90 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/527.90 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 527.90 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 69,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,936.19/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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